Kilmare

varina · Member

Kilmare

Bertrand · Veteran Member

Do you perhaps mean Kenmare? I have never heard of a village called Kilmare. If it is Kenmare, it is a wonderful small town and worth seeing. It is, however, actually father away from Dingle area than Killarney. The area around Killarney is beautiful -- the town itself not as much IMO.

Let us know if you mean Kenmare. It is a favorite village for many on this site.

tony2phones · Guru

I will assume you mean Kenmare. It's a couple of hours drive, but then anywhere from Dunquin is a couple of hours anyway. To be honest it would depend on what your interests are?

Judy · Guru

Killarney won Ireland's 2011 National Tidy Towns award. So what's so bad about Killarney?

Judy M.

Bertrand · Veteran Member

Hi Judy:

Nothing wrong with it -- heck, I've stayed there and been there several times. I just said in my opinion that I enjoy other places more. The area around it is just spectacular. I find the town itself -- while no doubt tidy -- a bit too touristy compared to the smaller villages. I know many people really like Killarney.

Bert

Judy · Guru

Bert,

I was just pulling you leg. biggrin I love Killarney and will defend it always. Keep telling everyone that Killarney is too touristy so I can have it all to myself.

Judy M.

Wellsley · Guru

If you looking to be busy Killarney is a great place. I found killarney to be my favorite town in Ireland. But with that said becareful it can be quite a tourist trap. Still there is alot to see and do and if your careful not to fall into the tourist traps you'll have a great time.

Frank

Michele Erdvig · Host

Varina,

Killarney, Kenmare and the whole SW of Ireland is well worth seeing. Since you are staying in Dunquin any day trip you make will take a few hours to accomplish. That is the both the pro and con of staying on a peninsula. I hope you enjoy your time in Dingle.

Michele

varina · Member

Of course I did mean Kenmare. Sorry but you all understood it seems. Thanks for the help. Varina

Michele Erdvig · Host

varina,

Be sure to stop by the tourist offices in Dingle, Killarney and Kenmare. They will direct you to some good sightseeing and are generally helpuful.

Michele

varina · Member

Will certainly do that. Thanks. Varina

Michele Erdvig · Host

Happy to help.